You don’t need anything fancy to fix a snag in clothing…just a needle and thread! Learn how to fix a snag in no time. I’ve used this simple trick on sweaters, dresses and even my son’s dress pants!
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Anyone else a magnet for clothing snags? I try to be careful and watch for rough edges on counters and tables, but somehow I still frequently end up with snags on my dresses and sweater. Years ago, I made the big mistake of just cutting a snag off. Be warned- don’t do it! You’ll only be left with a hole instead of a snag!
Thankfully, since then I’ve figured out a super easy way to fix snags in clothing using just a needle and some thread. This little trick has saved many pieces of my clothing over the years, and hopefully it will do the same for you!
How to Fix a Snag in Clothing Easily
1. Take a threaded needle and pull it through the middle of the snag.
2. Knot one end of the thread to the snag itself. (I often double knot just to keep it nice and secure.)
3. Find the base of the snag and pull the needle through there.
4. Flip clothing inside out and locate snag and thread. The tail of the thread might be caught in the hole as shown in the picture. Just gently pull it free.
5. Snip thread, leaving small tails. Do NOT snip the snag since that would only cause a hole in your clothing!
(This picture is of the backside of the clothing after the thread was pulled through. The snag is still there obviously, but just on the underside of the fabric and not visible.)
6. Tada! Your snag is gone! At most, you might have a very slight indention as shown in this photo, but for myself, it has always been so minimal that it is pretty much not noticeable unless you look very closely.
And that’s how you easily fix snags in clothing! 🙂
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JacquelineJules
Thank you. This was so helpful. And the pictures really helped explain the process. You did a kindness for me today.
ThriftyFrugalMom
So glad to hear it, Jacqueline!
Celine
Omg I accidentally cut a snagged thread juz now….what can I do now what should I do argh……when will it become a hole ? I couldn’t find the part whr I cut though. Or is it as long as I dun wash it it won’t be broken
Celine
Its a thin knitted cardigan and it’s still ok now I dun know what will happen to it in the future
ThriftyFrugalMom
Oh no! My guess is that it will slowly become a hole. The fact that it is thin knitted might help. I’m sorry….I wish I could offer more hope!
cm ca
I wore a new shirt once and when I got it again, I noticed a snag! I knew not to cut it. I tried a couple of things, including trying to push it back through with a needle. It wouldn’t work, but I knew there had to be a solution. Your website and clear, easy steps saved the day! Thanks!!
ThriftyFrugalMom
This is the kind of comment that totally makes me feel like all my time spent blogging is worth it! I love hearing success stories like this. Yay for like new shirts!
Ps. And so glad you knew not to cut it. You’d be surprised how many people don’t know that. Actually, I remember as a teen learning the hard way that it doesn’t work.
Lucinda Nutting
I love this post!! I snag my clothes all the time (always when they’re brand new). My closet and wallet thank you 🙂
ThriftyFrugalMom
Yay! Of course it happens when they’re brand new, right? 😉
Iris
Thank you so much for this tip! I purchased a top and after wearing it once, found a small snag on the sleeve. I don’t know if it was from wear (I work around books with sharp corners) or if I’d somehow missed it in the shop. I’ll be trying this tip out soon!
ThriftyFrugalMom
So glad to be of help! And I’m pretty sure your new top will be saved and good to wear again if you do this. Yay!
Bonnie
This is a great tip to save our clothes from snags. I’ve always done this with sweaters but didn’t think to do it with other clothes as well.
ThriftyFrugalMom
Glad it was helpful for you, Bonnie!